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Bhagwaan Dada(1986)

3.9/10
Hindi154 mins

Bhagwaan Dada (1986) is a 154-minute Hindi film directed by J. Om Prakash. Starring Satish Shah, Pushpal Dutta and Hrithik Roshan. With an audience rating of 3.9/10, Bhagwaan Dada stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1986.

Director:J. Om Prakash
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
25 April 1986
Director
J. Om Prakash
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 34m
GudVibe Rating
3.9/10

Storyline

A young man named Swaroop arrives in Bombay and gets robbed right away, leaving him with nowhere to live. A stranger helps him find a place to stay and a job. Swaroop has no idea that the man helping him is actually a famous criminal.

A stranger's kindness hides a dangerous secret.

Film Details

3.9Rating
154Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date25 April 1986
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleभगवान दादा
Also Known AsAgni Karangal

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Bhagwaan Dada' is a nickname for the lead character, played by Rajinikanth, which means 'God Brother' in Hindi.
  • This was one of the few Hindi films where South Indian superstar Rajinikanth played the main hero, not a guest role.
  • Director J. Om Prakash was known for family dramas, making this action film a slight departure from his usual style.
  • The movie was released during a period when Rajinikanth was gaining a massive fan following across India.
  • Some scenes were shot in real locations in Bombay to show the city's bustling and sometimes dangerous life.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a famous music duo who scored many hit films in the 1980s.
  • Despite Rajinikanth's star power, the film did not become a major box office success in the Hindi-speaking regions.

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